Topic: ZEN AND NOW (Read 23991 times)

vixmom · « **Reply #30 on:** March 30, 2006, 06:37:34 AM »

A termite walked into a bar and asked, "Is the bartender here?"

bar "tender"....

bartender...

never mind

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #31 on:** March 30, 2006, 06:39:16 AM »

Quote from: Jennifer on March 30, 2006, 06:32:48 AM

Re: last night's AMERICAN IDOL elimination.

I don't know why, but I was shocked Katharine was in the bottom two. I think it was partly because of how the judges praised her on Tuesday night.

Even though Simon said that on tv she didn't sound as good. I really thought that the fact that all 3 judges raved about her would have meant she would have gotten the most votes, not the least. Wow.

However...

Maybe the "public" actually heard how off her performance sounded "on the TV". I know I was scratching my head when I was hearing the compliments being paid to her. But it's also been known that the mix heard in the studio is not what the viewing public hears, and vice versa.

*I also think that there is a Christina Aguilera "non-fan" base, and her song selection probably came into play too.

vixmom · « **Reply #32 on:** March 30, 2006, 06:40:02 AM »

Two blondes went to a costume party, both dressed as Betty Boop. When they saw each other, they were very angry, because they couldn't stand the thought that someone else was wearing the same costume. They started feuding, and one of them grabbed the other's name tag and changed it so that it read "Betty Bop." The second immediately did the same, so they were both wearing the wrong name tag and were angrier than ever.

Suddenly there was an unearthly moan, and a ghost appeared to them, also dressed as Betty Boop. It intoned, "Beware, mortals! I was once such as you, but through my pettiness and wrath I came to this! Beware, lest ye too suffer my grim fate! Beware!" But the two blondes ignored the apparition and kept feuding.

Things continued along those lines until the scat-singing contest. When it was the first blonde's turn, she did spectacularly, so much so that the audience demanded an encore. This made the second blonde so angry that she snapped, snuck up onto the bandstand, and slipped a bomb into the bass drum. But she greviously overestimated the length of the song, and it ended before she could get away. The drummer hit the bass drum, the bomb went off, and both the blondes and several innocent bystanders were killed.

So to summarize:

Bop, Bop, Boo-Bop: She Bopped; Bam, Boom!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #33 on:** March 30, 2006, 06:43:41 AM »

GET THE HOOK!!!!!

vixmom · « **Reply #34 on:** March 30, 2006, 06:45:41 AM »

A hungry African lion came across two men. One was sitting under a tree and reading a book; the other was typing away on his typewriter. The lion pounced on the man reading the book and devoured him. Even the king of the jungle knows that

readers digest and writers cramp.

vixmom · « **Reply #35 on:** March 30, 2006, 06:46:12 AM »

Two strings walk into a bar. The first tries to order something. "I don't serve strings in this bar," the bartender says roughly and throws him out.

The second ruffs himself up, ties his ends together, walks in, and orders. "Hey, didn't you hear what I told your buddy?" the bartender says.

"Yeah," the string says.

"Aren't you a string?" the bartender says.

"I'm a frayed knot," the string replies.

vixmom · « **Reply #36 on:** March 30, 2006, 06:46:50 AM »

I'm taking laughter therapy.... is it working?

vixmom · « **Reply #37 on:** March 30, 2006, 06:49:25 AM »

Actually I have never subscribed to Zen, EST, Yoga, Self Awarness Training, Transidential Meditation or any of the other things that have come down the pike since the 1960's...

if liquor , drugs and sex were good enough for my grandpappy, by gum, they're good enough for me too!!

vixmom · « **Reply #38 on:** March 30, 2006, 06:49:41 AM »

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #39 on:** March 30, 2006, 06:59:18 AM »

Hmmm... Someone must be having a slow day at the office this morning... No end of the month "rush" going on?

MBarnum · « **Reply #40 on:** March 30, 2006, 07:01:34 AM »

Vixmom, you just crack me up!

vixmom · « **Reply #41 on:** March 30, 2006, 07:02:45 AM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on March 30, 2006, 06:59:18 AM

Hmmm... Someone must be having a slow day at the office this morning... No end of the month "rush" going on?

No. Oddly enough, everything is being scheduled for next week

vixmom · « **Reply #42 on:** March 30, 2006, 07:03:04 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on March 30, 2006, 07:01:34 AM

Vixmom, you just crack me up!

Thanks! I'll be here all week!

vixmom · « **Reply #43 on:** March 30, 2006, 07:08:29 AM »

card trick

http://www.msn.americangreetings.com/display.pd?bfrom=1&prodnum=3004348&path=24044

Ginny · « **Reply #44 on:** March 30, 2006, 07:20:33 AM »

Thursday morning greetings! It's a beautiful spring day here in SW Ohio.

Today I'm presenting a mini-version of my grantseeking basics workshop to the Library's senior management. Tomorrow I have my interview, about which I received some insider info that came as a great relief

Matt H. · « **Reply #45 on:** March 30, 2006, 07:22:16 AM »

Good morning!

Beautiful morning, going to be in the 70s today, and should be a great day for a walk.

However, rain rolls in tomorrow and throughout the weekend though the temperatures are supposed to continue their warming trend and be 80 by Monday.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #46 on:** March 30, 2006, 07:24:05 AM »

While I think legitimate pschology and therapy have their place in this world (I'd better; The Lovely Wife is a psychotherapist), I have never gone in for any myself. I have learned to accommodate my demons and make them work for me.

I have also never gone in for any sort of pop-psychology quick fix or discipline.

My view on self-indulgent self-exploration is the three "g's". Quit griping, get over it, and grow up.

Matt H. · « **Reply #47 on:** March 30, 2006, 07:24:11 AM »

Never tried any of those movements like Zen or EST. I even diet in my own way rather than subscribe to any weight loss regimen.

Matt H. · « **Reply #48 on:** March 30, 2006, 07:27:08 AM »

I really can't account for Katharine's lack of votes. No one did a great job on Tuesday night, and I, too, didn't understand all the raves about her rendition (though I think she's one of the most talented singers left in the group). but I never would have dreamed Bucky would have gotten more votes than she did.

And next week is country week which should play to Bucky's and Kellie's strengths. I'm wondering if Ace and Chris are going to have the hardest time next week.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #49 on:** March 30, 2006, 07:28:12 AM »

elmore, you mentioned Judy Kaye wonderful rendition of You're Everywhere the other day. I love the album that is on: WHERE, OH, WHERE? Her version of Windflowers on the same album breaks my heart and is utterly superb. She may be my favourite female singer. To have such a brilliant instrument and to have such clarity and simplicity of style! Wow!

vixmom · « **Reply #50 on:** March 30, 2006, 07:28:42 AM »

Quote from: Ginny on March 30, 2006, 07:20:33 AM

Thursday morning greetings! It's a beautiful spring day here in SW Ohio.

Today I'm presenting a mini-version of my grantseeking basics workshop to the Library's senior management. Tomorrow I have my interview, about which I received some insider info that came as a great relief

You're conducting your own interview?

Ginny · « **Reply #51 on:** March 30, 2006, 07:31:43 AM »

Quote from: Vixmom on March 30, 2006, 07:28:42 AM

You're conducting your own interview?

LOL - not quite!

bk · « **Reply #52 on:** March 30, 2006, 07:37:33 AM »

Quote from: Michael S on March 30, 2006, 04:31:12 AM

KIng Kong's music score: They also used portions of Max Steiner's original score.

Yes, Steiner's original score was heard in the stage show where they unveil Kong for NY. And when you hear it, you know exactly what's wrong with Mr. Howard's score. And what's wrong with Mr. Howard's score is what's wrong with 99% of the scores written today - they could work in twenty other movies (and they do). In other words, you could remove Mr. Howard's score from King Kong, put it in Gladiator, and no one would know the difference or care.

Matt H. · « **Reply #53 on:** March 30, 2006, 07:38:18 AM »

Have an early lunch date, so I must get shaved and showered before my ride arrives.

WBBL.

PennyO · « **Reply #54 on:** March 30, 2006, 07:50:59 AM »

Heloo, gud mawnin!

Clouding up again... it was so nice and sunny up at the cabin... oh, well...

TOD - I began experimenting with Tarot in my mid-teens, and have been reading Tarot daily since then. For over thirty years I have been reading Cards professionally -- it's basically counseling, but strange "how'd ya know that??" things keep popping up --(ya wondered how I "made a living" all those years in Showbizz?

??), and added Onlne/IM/Email readings about six years ago.

I never did any of those Est/Psychotherapy/Results types of workshops, never tried firewalking, diet pills, skydiving. But I have bought the excellent Julia Cameron book, The Artist's Way, for more than a dozen friends... many found it life-changing.

vixmom · « **Reply #55 on:** March 30, 2006, 07:59:11 AM »

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bk · « **Reply #56 on:** March 30, 2006, 08:00:46 AM »

I'm tiiiiiiiiiiiiired, but must get un-tiiiiiiiiiired prior to the musical theater workshop.

PennyO · « **Reply #57 on:** March 30, 2006, 08:17:37 AM »

Best Interview Vibes to DR Ginny!!! Go get 'em!!

PennyO · « **Reply #58 on:** March 30, 2006, 08:18:28 AM »

Vixmom!!! you make me laugh like a drooling idiot!!

MBarnum · « **Reply #59 on:** March 30, 2006, 08:27:08 AM »

Does anyone remember the old TV series VICTORY AT SEA? It is now out on DVD...all 26 episodes for just $9.99. My co-worker Bud bought it along with the CD soundtrack.

I was not particularly interested in the DVD (although I do have vivid memories of the show playing in reruns in the early 70s) but he made me a copy of the CD and it is fantastic! Beautiful music!!

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